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YAS STUDIOS AND ThinkCure! (Official Charity of Los Angeles Dodgers) Team Up to Raise Money for Cancer Research

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Do you want to get fit AND raise money for cancer research? Kimberly Fowler/YAS Fitness Centers has a great upcoming event to raise money for ThinkCure through the 1st ever ANNUAL YAS-A-THON for ThinkCure! On Sunday, June 6th, 2010, from 1:00-4:00pm, be sure to join the team at one of four Southern California YAS studios. You and your friends can spin to raise money to support ThinkCure! which funds collaborative research to cure cancer in the Los Angeles area.

All four of the YAS locations in the LA Area are participating:  Venice, Silverlake, Costa Mesa and Downtown LA. Each bike is pledged for a minimum of $1000 and you can team up to raise the money. YAS studios expect to raise over $150,000! They are already one third of the way there.  There are fabulous prizes for the top fundraisers, and amazing silent auction items. The TOP 3 Fundraisers will win:

    * 1st prize – 4 Field Level VIP seats and a visit to the Alumni Suite at Dodger Stadium during ThinkCure Weekend (June 11-12)

    * 2nd prize – Yearly Unlimited Series at YAS!! ($1800 value!!)

    * 3rd prize – 3-month Unlimited Series at YAS ($525 value!!)

A partial list of great Silent Auction items include:

    * Behind the scenes Dodger tour

    * Autographed Dodger Jersey, VIP Tickets and more

    * Tickets to Ellen Show and merchandise

    * Paintings, Spa trips, Restaurant dinners, clothing, and more

Riders To Get Started:

So, to get started, simply register by picking up a Rider Registration form at the front desk at any YAS location. Then, set up a personal fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/yasforthinkcure . Stop by any one of the four YAS Locations:

    * Venice: 1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

    * Silverlake: 1932 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027

    * Costa Mesa: 291 E. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    * Downtown, LA: 831 S. Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

So who is Kimberly Fowler? A testament to her “no excuses” approach to life, Fowler’s survival instinct coupled with her 27 year long love affair with yoga has allowed her to survive near-fatal accidents, terminal brain cancer, and successful careers as both a powerhouse litigator and a CEO of a vitamin company.  A chameleon in her own right, Fowler left the corporate and legal worlds to establish her burgeoning YAS empire.  For the past eight years, Fowler has successfully recruited thousands to her Yoga for Athletes program® with her promise of “no chanting, no granola, and no Sanskrit.”   Kimberly’s decades of yoga practice and competitive experience as a triathlete were the foundation of opening her studio, YAS (Yoga and Spinning) Fitness Centers. YAS studios are packed with followers that include yoga and spin enthusiasts, athletes, sports figures as well as celebrity clients. Kimberly’s motto is “Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.” In addition to developing the YAS studios franchise, Kimberly is an author, creator of the YAS clothing line, and has just released her newest DVD, “No Om Zone.”

For More Information, please visit or https://www.firstgiving.com/yasforthinkcure

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